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Posting Number: req20677

Department: College of Nursing

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: 1305 N. Martin, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The College of Nursing invites applicants for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator II position. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Chen X. Chen to oversee successful implementation of a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study. This study will examine the role of the vaginal microbiome in menstrual health among adolescents and adults.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and submit IRB documents.
• Develop
  and maintain standard operating procedures; oversees and ensures
  compliance with regulatory, protocol, , standard operating procedures,
  and good clinical practices; organize regulatory documents
  appropriately; document and report protocol deviations to PI and IRB.
• Organize
  and conduct staff training; monitor staff responsibilities, evaluating
  staff personnel, and fostering communication between research personnel.
• Participate in human subjects recruitment, consenting, and follow up.
• Monitor participant enrollment and retention and modify participant engagement strategies as needed.
• Collect data and biospecimen per protocol.
• Complete
  basic lab processing as required by study protocols (e.g., centrifuge,
  aliquot, and freeze samples) and maintain detailed specimen records.
• Schedule, create agendas, organize minutes for study team meetings.
• Develop solutions to problems and challenges to ensure the smooth progress of the study.
• Assist with study budget monitoring and management.
• Prepare reports for funding agency (i.e., the NIH).
• Participate as needed in other activities necessary for successful study implementation and dissemination.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge in human subjects research and good research
  practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills along with strong oral and
  written communication abilities.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Skilled in effectively giving and receiving feedback to foster continuous
  improvement.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, dependability, and a proactive approach.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.

* Minimum of 3 years of clinical research experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with biospecimen collection and handling.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Experience with supervising other staff.
• Experience with data management and REDCap database.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $53,039 - $66,299

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

7

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The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum

$53039

Grade Range Midpoint

$66299

Grade Range Maximum

$79558

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Clinical Research

Job Function

Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Chen X. Chen | cxchen@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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